Greater Ground-robin vs Arfak Robin

Amalocichla sclateriana compared with Heteromyias albispecularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Greater Ground-robin Arfak Robin
Scientific Name Amalocichla sclateriana Heteromyias albispecularis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Petroicidae Petroicidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 20.5 cm (8.1 in) 18.1 cm (7.1 in)
Weight 54.7 g (1.93 oz) 33.3 g (1.17 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Greater Ground-robin only

None

Arfak Robin only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Greater Ground-robin

Least Concern

Arfak Robin

About These Birds

Arfak Robin

The Arfak Robin is a medium-sized petroicid from the Arfak Mountains of western New Guinea, weighing about 33 grams with a wingspan near 18 cm. It inhabits dense montane forest understory, foraging for insects on or near the ground in characteristic robin fashion. Its white wing patches are a distinctive feature used in identification.

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